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Great Shelford & Stapleford

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About

Great Shelford and Stapleford are neighbouring villages located directly south of Cambridge, separated by the River Granta. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, local shops, and green spaces, with the railway line providing a direct connection to the city. The landscape is largely flat, typical of the region, with fields and meadows extending from the settlements.

The River Granta and its accompanying common land form a central green corridor between the two communities. Shelford Memorial Hall is a focal point for local events and activities. The area maintains a distinct separation from the city, with its own parish councils and community infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Great Shelford & Stapleford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Shelford & Stapleford is £80,361 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Shelford & Stapleford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Shelford & Stapleford is home to around 6,535 people, with a population density of about 413.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Shelford & Stapleford Population
6,535
Population density
413.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.47(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.48(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-49%)
Vehicle crime
2.91(-34%)
Burglary
2.14(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,986
76.37%
Other White
603
9.24%
Indian
167
2.56%
Chinese
111
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
110
1.68%
Total population: 6,529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,234
60.28%
Level 3 (A level)
539
10.05%
No qualifications
507
9.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
505
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,210
42.53%
Owns with a mortgage
749
26.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
13.71%
Social rents from council
333
11.7%
Other social rented
86
3.02%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £602,975 in Great Shelford & Stapleford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £4,940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Shelford & Stapleford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£830,000£5,862
Flats16£481,450£6,441
Semi-Detached17£448,000£5,581
Terraced8£383,000£4,646

10 years median price trend in Great Shelford & Stapleford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Shelford & Stapleford.

All postcodes in Great Shelford & Stapleford

CB225JN

Cambridge Road

CB225GS

Shelford

CB225FU

Cambridge Road

CB225AH

Hinton Way

CB225AY

Hills View

CB225AF

Macaulay Avenue

CB225JG

Bridge Close

CB225UD

Wheelers

CB225HA

Selwyn Close

CB225GF

Meadow View

CB225DR

London Road

CB223AA

Shelford Bottom

CB225BP

Bury Road

CB225EQ

High Green

CB225DG

London Road

CB225BB

Hinton Way

CB225BA

Hinton Way

CB225JE

Cambridge Road

CB225AA

Orchard Road

CB225AU

Leeway Avenue

CB225GW

Shelford

CB225SL

Walnut Drive

CB225BW

Cherry Tree Avenue

CB225AD

Hinton Way

CB225LQ

Granhams Road

CB225HB

Shelford

CB225FW

River View

CB225LA

Marfleet Close

CB225DX

St Andrews Close

CB225LS

Cambridge Road

CB225BQ

Gog Magog Way

CB225LB

Cavendish Place

CB225GZ

Shelford

CB225BT

Greenfield Close

CB225AE

Macaulay Avenue

CB225NB

Cabbage Moor

CB225AQ

Coppice Avenue

CB225LF

Robinson Court

CB225BY

Bar Close

CB225BL

Finches Close

CB225GX

Shelford

CB225XB

Hobsons Acre

CB225LN

Elms Avenue

CB225FE

Trinity Lane

CB223BF

Cherry Hinton Road

CB225DQ

Chalk Hill

CB225JJ

Cambridge Road

CB225FF

Old School Court

CB225JL

Stonehill Road

CB225DB

London Road

CB223GP

Cambridge Road

CB225BJ

Bar Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.